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I am Col Martin Wetterauer the new Commanding Officer of 8th Marines. I was able to attend the PME staff ride to Chickamauga with the 2d DIV Commanders and Staff. I just wanted to reach and express my thanks to you for everything you did to make that possible for us. It was a great PME, one that I will remember for quite some time.

In fact if my schedule here allows it, I would like to something similar at some point with my officers/SNOC's.

It was a great opportunity to learn, remember, and build comradery so thank you for all your efforts.

V/R

Martin F. Wetterauer III

Colonel, USMC

Commanding Officer

8th Marine Regiment

Tina,
Just wanted to drop you a note to express my gratitude for the assistance and support provided by MCA&F for the 2dMarine Division Commanderís PME this past weekend at the Chickamauga Battlefield. The 4-day/3-night event provided the 25+ attendees (2d MarDiv Cmdrs/Staff) the most comprehensive staff ride Iíve ever attended in my 27 years in the Marine Corps. The professional military education, the learning, and camaraderie experienced was invaluable. I simply want to thank the MCA&F for the support provided as we would have otherwise been unable to take advantage of the opportunity. Please extend my gratitude to all at MCA&F who had a hand in on this trip for the Follow Me Division.
Semper Fidelis,

Sir,

Thank you for the outstanding support for the professional development of the senior officers of the Second Marine Division. We accomplished the mission and purpose of discussing leadership lessons learned and decision making in combat as well as familiarizing our key leaders with the strategic significance of the Battle of Chickamauga within the Civil War. Semper Fidelis.

Very Respectfully,

27 May 2015
Good Afternoon Mrs. Tina Pearce, Mr. Kevin S. Bennett & Mr. Daniel O'Brien,
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your very generous gift in support of the 8 May Victory over Europe Flyover for Marine Cyber Task Force.
Thank you for the support to have transportation to and from the flyover at the national mall. On behalf of Marine Cyber Task Force, thank you for your steadfast support and dedicated service to the United States Marine Corps.
Respectfully,
Curtis N. Topping Jr.
MGySgt , Marine Cyber Task Force
Senior Enlisted Leader

I just wanted to email and express how grateful myself and my family are. I called to your Quantico store on on 3/30 around 2 PM CST to find out about getting items for my fathers dress blues that had become lost over the years. We needed for his funeral and the gentleman I spoke with in the store was very helpful and transferred me to the mail-room to place the order and make arrangements to have it shipped over night even though it was after the deadline to get the next day shipping. I received the package this morning and for the first time a week I feel at ease that Gysgt Douglas Henson will make his final journey dressed to regulation as was his wish.

Thank you again,

Dan Henson and family

Dan Henson

MajGen Usher and the Staff of MCA&F,

Thank you for your generous donation and continued support of the MAG-29 Professional Library. The books purchased over the last two years have dramatically improved the reading selecitons for all ranks. The contributions have not only augmented our library but have also allowed me to reinvigorate the Professional Reading Program here at MAG-29. I realize your support of unit libraries is only possible through the dedication and generous gifts of MCA members. Thank you again for your efforts in providing this service.

Semper Fidelis,

J.T. Jenkins

Dear Major General Usher,

Thank you for the generosity the Marine Corps Association & Foundation (MCAF) has shown in helping our Marines visit the historical battle site of Belleau Wood.

On behalf of the Marines and Sailors of the Georgia Deployment Program, Resolute Support Mission, I acknowledge and accept MCAF's generosity. Your gift will enhance our Marines' appreciation for our nation's storied military history and will promote their professional military education and leadership development.

On behalf of Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for the generous donation of Leatherneck and Marine Corps Gazette Magazines. Your support demonstrates the spirit, patriotism, and commitment that have sustained our nation throughout its history. Your support is an unquestionable key to the success of our battalion.

Semper Fidelis,

LeLand W. Suttee
Commanding Officer
Wounded Warrior Battalion-East

13 April 2014

Col Keenan,

I want to offer my gratitude to the Marine Corps Association and Foundation for the outstanding support to the Landing Force Support Party (LFSP), Exercise FREEDOM BANNER ’14. Between 24 Mar and 5 April 2014, the Marine Corps Association and Foundation provided funding for 225 Marines and Sailors (mostly E-3s and below) to visit Seoul and the DMZ. During the pre-deployment training, 1stSgt Paz and I aggressively sought to educate the Marines/Sailors of the LFSP on the significance and magnitude of Maritime Prepositioning Force...

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Executive Officer, 3d Supply Battalion

April 2014

Col Keenan,

I wanted to say a quick "thank you" for your support of the professional development of the Marines and sailors of Marine Aircraft Group 29. The Marine Corps Association's donation of more than $300 in professional reading materials, through the Unit Library Program, has greatly enhanced the education and career progression of all War Eagle personnel.

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